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Scandinavian York (also referred to as Jórvík) or Danish/Norwegian York is a term used by historians for the south of Northumbria (modern day Yorkshire) during the period of the late 9th century and first half of the 10th century, when it was dominated by Norse warrior-kings; in particular, used to refer to the city (York) controlled by these kings.

Norse monarchy controlled varying amounts of Northumbria from 875 to 954, however the area was invaded and conquered for short periods by England between 927 and 954 before eventually being annexed into England in 954. It was closely associated with the much longer-lived Kingdom of Dublin throughout this period.

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  • Eirik Blodøks with Gunhild, Egil Skallagrimsson standing

    Seated Eric Bloodaxe and Gunnhild are confronted by Egill Skallagrímsson.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Reino vikingo de York para niños

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